Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in XWiki platform - CVE-2023-45134
Published: October 25, 2023 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU129915
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45134
CWE-ID: CWE-80
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
XWiki platform
XWiki platform
Software vendor:
XWiki
XWiki
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary actions with the rights of the user opening a malicious link.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in the create page form via template provider when processing a selected template provider during document creation. A remote user can create a malicious template provider and send a crafted URL to execute arbitrary actions with the rights of the user opening a malicious link.
User interaction is required to open the crafted link, and exploitation depends on the privileges of the user who opens it.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.